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Sandbach edged on the road

Sandbach went down 12-11 at Derby in difficult conditions on a 3G pitch on Saturday.

Despite dominating the scrummage and winning their own lineouts, they had little possession throughout a physical and competitive game.

Winger Elliott Morris got their only try, while Ben Elliot hit two penalties, but it was not quite enough in the Midlands Premier clash.

Sandbach spokesman Pad Davenport said: “Derby were largely content to retain the ball and, although our defence largely dealt with this comfortably, it meant that the game was mostly played in our half.

“Though nobody is blaming the referee, some key decisions did go against us. However, we were also guilty of not taking the limited chances we had.

“We are rather frustrated by the result, which illustrates there is not a lot to choose between all the sides at this level.

“Clearly, having lost a couple of players and having two or three new recruits, it was always going to take a while for the side to gel, and poor weather conditions will always be a leveller.

“We will be looking to get back to winning ways when the youthful Doncaster Phoenix visit this weekend.”

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All of Sandbach’s points came in the opening stages, but Elliot’s missed conversion kick proved to be crucial.

Meanwhile, another impressive performance by the club’s Saxons side – who beat Glossop 47-113 – showed their is healthy competition for places at Bradwall Road.